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ORIGINAL ARTICLE, founders.press, February 14, 2022 Student debt has grown massively over the years and it’s currently crippling the young generation to build a better tomorrow. It is estimated that global student debt is over 3 trillion dollars. In Canada itself, the problem it has become more than just an issue, it’s a true crisis. […]
ORIGINAL ARTICLE, Christine Rankin, eng.mcmaster.ca, Feb. 17, 2022 Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, visited the McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute (MMRI) to explore the cutting-edge innovation in advanced manufacturing at the university. Fedeli toured the MMRI laboratories on tue alongside Stephen Veldhuis, MMRI director, who described how the world-class institute finds […]
RAW Podcast The Goodness Wave With Jessica Lunshof – February 16, 2022 LISTEN HERE Hi hi, Rad Active Women (RAW) On this episode of RAW Podcast, Sarah sits down with Jessica Lunshof. Jessica shares her wishes for other women and a ripple effect she would love to see out in the world for women. Jessica […]
ORIGINAL ARTICLE, Alex Kinsella, startuptoronto.com, Feb. 10, 22 Making a sugar-free breath freshener is surprisingly difficult. Getting customers to embrace a liquid mint is even harder. Coming up with an idea to make a great product is one thing. Making it a reality is another. Jessica Sheppard and Rhaelyn Gillespie knew their idea had potential. […]
Feb-2022
ORIGINAL ARTICLE, Takara Small, canadianbusiness.com, Feb. 7, 2022 Canadian municipalities have it rough budget-wise. The steady downloading of expenses from provincial and federal governments has been straining essential services like road repairs, garbage collection and general maintenance for years. The COVID-19 pandemic, and the attendant revenue hits to tourism, transit, taxes and more, made a […]
Obie goes from start-up woes to major growth and acquisition success! Do you dream of one day taking your brilliant idea to the next level? Maybe someone will even pay you a lot of money for that business? Well, it’s definitely possible, but it’s not always easy. It means serious dedication, filled with ups and […]
ORIGINAL POST, Aisha Malik, techcrunch.com, February 1, 2022 VendorPM, a Toronto-based marketplace that connects property managers with reputable vendors, has raised $6 million in seed funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners. The software-enabled marketplace aims to modernize the way property managers manage, source and procure service vendors. The startup currently manages a two-sided marketplace across […]
ORIGINAL POST, Karyn Lorence, brock.ca, January 24, 2022 DirtMarket founders and Brock graduates Emma Kirwin (BA ’21) and Asad Jalib (BBA ’20) have been hard at work building their company from the ground up — and the tech industry has taken notice. After less than a year in business, DirtMarket was recently ranked No. 8 in the Top […]
